Background

Introduction

I am currently employed as an Animal Research Technician based at Cockle Park farm of the two NU Farms sites. https://www.ncl.ac.uk/nu-smart-farms/ I support animal based research projects mainly agricultural health and welfare.

I have previously held a number of other roles at Newcastle University including as a Biological teaching technician, supporting the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences based in Ridley building 2. I primarily support delivery of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught laboratory classes across Biology, Marine and Agriculture modules. I was previously employed as a research technician on two animal welfare (pig) projects. One focusing on detection and alleviation of pain during standard husbandry procedures and the other on early detection of health and welfare in commercial settings. I have completed a secondment as Laboratory technician in Environmental Engineering, School of Engineering. I have also worked in the Institute of Neuroscience as a research assistant working on behavioural pharmacology projects.

Qualifications

MChem Chemistry Hons (Medicinal and Biological with Industrial Experience) - University of Edinburgh